March 24, 2011

Big news! I'm thrilled to announce my latest fabric collection—please meet Outside Oslo, a line of home décor fabrics in two colorways. This batch is brought to you by The Needle Shop, Chicago's delicious little fabric store and sewing school.

Look for Outside Oslo in stores in May. If you're a shop or manufacturer interested in wholesale purchasing, head over to The Needle Shop's page for information on ordering. While you're there, you can grab a PDF that shows all the prints, along with lots of ideas for fun things to make.

Now, allow me introduce the cast of characters. I'm sure it's no surprise there are some orangey guys in here.

Stay tuned for an update when the collection is available to purchase retail. Hope you like it! And now I'm signing off for the week; I'm traveling and will meet you back here on Monday.

Congratulations! What creativity, and what an achievement. I absolutely love Skiff and Frond in the Dawn colorway... I need them! I'm designing my soon-to-be-here baby boy's nursery in aqua and (you guessed it) orange, so those colors are spot-on for my project. I see book slings and chair cushions in these fabrics in my future!

Also, must mention that it just warms my heart that your mum leaves such wonderful comments here for you. It's clearly a very special bond that you share and it's a privilege to bear witness to it. I have a 4yo daughter and aspire to sonething equally special as she grows.

Also, must mention that it just warms my heart that your mum leaves such wonderful comments here for you. It's clearly a very special bond that you share and it's a privilege to bear witness to it. I have a 4yo daughter and aspire to sonething equally special as she grows.

Oh i love the new collection! Actually yesterday i went to JoAnnes to try and find a good grey and yellow fabric for my office remodel and i couldnt find a thing! I might just be in love with Picket in your dusk collection!

I am moving from an apartment to (our first!) house and I can't wait to decorate. It's like you read my mind with these prints and colorways. Congrats on another great project, and thanks for sharing (:

I very rarely post about other people's projects/products, mostly because I fear I won't do them justice, but I just had to give a shoutout about your new line! To die for... considering any fat quarter giveaways in May??? Absolutely inspiring :)

Everyone, thanks for your super compliments! It's always a little scary showing new stuff. I had imagined a scene where my mom left the only comment, and she said, "Well, I don't care for it much, but I love you anyway." You guys are making my day!

I'll share more about the names and stuff in a future post. Have a good weekend!

I certainly understand that the Dawn color palate is very Outside Oslo. However, I think the Dusk array is more Inside Oslo, muted colors and rather concrete junglish. I'm just sayin'.If you need a test driver in Norway I'm your girl!